A very warm welcome from Martin and Marie, a well-needed cup of coffee on arrival after 85 mph winds on Skiddaw, and a good shower before warming up by the stove. Comfy beds and hot water bottles for a good nights sleep and plenty to choose from for breakfast. Recommended and worth the walk.,
I selected to stay at Skiddaw House because its remoteness appealed to me.I thought that the necessary 3 .5 mile hike from the nearest road to the front door of the hostel would filter out those who are less adventurous. I was right.
I camped in the ruins of the out buildings, slightly down the track form the Youth Hostel...
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This is a real place to stay to get away from it all. Great atmosphere and a warm welcome. Its off the beaten track but then there the rewards of the peace and tranquility, 4 dorms, hot shower and plenty of cooking facilities, you can even camp if you like. Take in Skiddaw, Great Calva or Blencathra.
We have just visited Skiddaw House for the third time and it has been a great experience. The hostel is three miles from the nearest road and has no mains supplies or mobile signal so it is really secluded and a true hostel experience. What could be better than a wonderful view, a log fire and a warm cup of...
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